Worried About Holiday Spending? This Is a Year to Think Differently

Worried About Holiday Spending? This Is a Year to Think Differently
People visit Disneyland where parts of the park opened for more retail and dining as an extension of the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2020. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
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Dear Readers: Like so much in our lives this year, the holidays are going to be different for a lot of people.

Family gatherings are likely to be smaller, if they happen at all. Money may be tighter, with very little available for gift-giving. Traditional celebrations may have to be scaled way back or put on hold. But while we all may feel a little disappointed by the changes made necessary by the pandemic, I like to think we can still have a meaningful holiday season.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
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Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, a certified financial planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of "The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty."
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